Results List
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Medicaid Works: A Review of How Public Insurance Protects the Health and Finances of Children and Vulnerable Populations
Source: Leighton Ku and Christine Ferguson
This report, commissioned by First Focus and funded by Atlantic, describes the success of Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in increasing health insurance coverage among children; strengthening access to medical, health and developmental services; and safeguarding the finances of low-income families and individuals.…
Resource type: Research Report
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ND Dem governor candidate unveils health plan
Source: The Associated Press State & Local Wire
by DALE WETZEL North Dakotans who lack health insurance should be eligible to buy into a plan that covers state employees at a price that reflects their ability to pay, the Democratic candidate for governor says. Fargo state Sen. Tim Mathern, at news conferences Tuesday,…
Resource type: News
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Moms Say Thanks to Mayors for Leadership on Connecting Children and Families to Health Insurance
Source: Cities Speak: The Official Blog of the National League of Cities
By Chuan TengCities across the U.S. are making children’s health a local priority and taking an active role in enrolling kids and families in Medicaid and CHIP.Moms have gotten wind of NLC’s Cities Expanding Health Access for Children and Families initiative (CEHACF) and are telling mayors “thank…
Resource type: News
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Children join Capitol rally for health care coverage
Source: The Oklahoman (Oklahoma City, OK)
Children's Defense Fund is an Atlantic grantee. by JULIE BISBEE Carrying signs and chanting "We want health care now," nearly 100 children and adults demonstrated for children's health care coverage Monday outside the state Capitol. The rally was part of a national effort by the Children's…
Resource type: News
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NEW POLL: REPUBLICAN VOTERS WANT A STRONG CHILDREN'S HEALTH BILL
Source: First Focus
Lawmakers Who Oppose Bill Risk Loss of Support Among Republican Voters Contact: Chris Spina at (703) 535-3872 or Adrienne Verrilli at (212) 576-1106ALEXANDRIA, VA Today, First Focus, a bipartisan advocacy organization committed to making children and families a priority in federal policy decisions, released nationwide…
Resource type: News
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Eight Cities to Receive Funding to Reduce the Number of Uninsured Children
Source: National League of Cities
Washington, D.C. - To help implement local outreach efforts to enroll children and families in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), the National League of Cities (NLC) today awarded grants and technical assistance to eight cities.The Cities Expanding Health Access for Children and Families…
Resource type: News
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Health care advocates protest cuts at Capitol
Source: The Associated Press
Engage Texas, an Atlantic grantee, organised the 30 March 2011 “Cover Texas Now!” Rally highlighted in this article. Their mission is to protect and expand health care for those who need it most. AUSTIN, Texas — Teresa Little needs Texas Medicaid services if she doesn't want…
Resource type: News
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Study: Parents can't always afford health insurance for kids
Source: Bloomberg News
by ALIZA MARCUS More than a fourth of uninsured children in the United States have a parent with health coverage, according to a study whose authors said it shows private insurance is too expensive for many working families. The insured parents of kids without coverage…
Resource type: News
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What We’ve Learned: Helping Remaining Uninsured Obtain Health Coverage
Source: Georgetown Center for Children and Families
By Benjamin Kerman and Annmarie Benedict, The Atlantic Philanthropies It’s been almost three years since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) went into full effect. During that time, 13 million people gained health insurance coverage. With open enrollment starting tomorrow, communities have another opportunity to extend…
Resource type: News
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N.J. and feds tangle in court over kids' health care rules
Source: The Star-Ledger (Newark, New Jersey)
by ROBERT SCHWANEBERG A U.S. District Court judge heard arguments yesterday on whether a federal agency acted unlawfully when it told New Jersey to restrict its program for providing health insurance to children in lower-income families. If enforced, the so-called "August 17 directive" - outlined…
Resource type: News